Newsbits
Sep 8, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Politics, Westchester County Legislation
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Opponents take aim at Zephyr Teachout in heated AG debate
- Analysis: Eyes on Senate in Albany power struggle and these 5 races
Jurisprudence:
- Judge to Weigh NRA’s Free-Speech Case Against New York
- Death of a Gun Owner: Criminal Liability for an Heir?
Legislation:
- Auburn incident leads Katko to sponsor ‘red flag’ bill to reduce gun violence
- Town of Mamaroneck passes law banning guns from government buildings
Politics:
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Jul 12, 2018 Elections 2018, Local Legislation, Politics
Thursday’s Newsbits:
At 11:00am New York City Public Advocate Letitia James announces plans to fight gun violence in New York if she is elected state attorney general, Harriet Tubman Memorial, St. Nicholas Avenue and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan.
Elections:
- UPDATE NY21: Secret video captures Cobb statement on assault weapons
- Cobb faces backlash over assault weapons statement
- Libertarian candidate for Governor Larry Sharpe visits Tompkins County
- Cuomo Endorsed By West Harlem Progressive Dem Club
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Politics:
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Jul 6, 2018 Elections 2018, Elections 2020, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics
Friday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
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Politics:
Proposed Nassau storage law
Jul 5, 2018 Local Legislation
I have obtained a copy of the proposed Nassau Co. mandatory firearms storage law.
The legislative clerk’s office insisted I file a FOIL before they would give it to me which was absurd. I was able to get a copy from a legislative aide.
Newsbits
Jun 20, 2018 Elections 2018, Local Legislation, State Legislation
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- Governor Cuomo at White Plains High School Calling for New York to Enact a Red Flag Law to Protect Westchester Residents
- Cuomo doesn’t expect gun control bill to pass this year
- Lt. Gov. Hochul says state Senate too ‘afraid’ of NRA to pass gun control bill
- Gun Storage Safety Proposal
Elections:
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Jun 19, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul continues to tour schools visiting North Babylon High School and Springfield Gardens Education Campus today and attempting to drum up support for A-11148.
Elections:
- Nixon has raised $1.1M for her race against Cuomo
- Stephanie Miner to Make Independent Bid to Challenge Gov. Cuomo
- NY24 debate: Democrats focus on frustration with Katko, how to defy Trump
Legislation:
- Can Legislation to Raise a ‘Red Flag’ Curb Guns and Violence in Schools? Lobbying Comes to CNY
- Lt. Governor stops in Syracuse to push for Red Flag bill
- Nassau lawmakers push for gun storage safety law
Jurisprudence:
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Apr 7, 2018 Elections 2018, Humor, Local Legislation, Politics, State Legislation
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Humor:
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Elections:
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Apr 5, 2018 Elections 2018, Jurisprudence, Local Legislation, Politics
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- Kingston Common Council urges state, federal lawmakers to ‘eradicate’ gun violence
- Kingston gun discussion draws 70 people
Politics:
- Deputies: Dick’s refuses to sell shotgun to Judge Astacio
- Mental health and guns: Island therapist says SAFE Act has ‘flaws’
- New York’s pension funds still invest in guns, tobacco and oil
- Panel pushes to prevent gun violence
- New York asks credit card companies to reassess risk of gun sales
Elections:
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Newsbits
Apr 2, 2018 Elections 2018, Guns, Local Legislation, Politics
Monday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
Elections:
- Marc Molinaro to announce run for governor
- Giffords-endorsed Anthony Brindisi has a 100 percent rating from the NRA
- John Faso challenger Pat Ryan plans town hall on gun violence
Politics:
- New Paltz Leaves FedEx on the Doorstep
- Bob McCarthy: Brown clears his throat on the SAFE Act
- Gun Symposium brings national experts to area
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